Caroline Casey: Pareidolia Exhibition
From:February 3, 2012 20:00 to: February 25, 2012 22:00
Location: Ballina Arts Centre
pareidolia — n : the imagined perception of a pattern or meaning where it does not actually exist, as in considering the moon to have human features.
Pareidolia is seeing what appears to the individual to be a representation of a face, figure or form in clouds, woodgrain, marble, smoke, shadows or any non-homogeneous area. It can also be an auditory phenomenon.
Ballina-based artist Caroline Casey’s practice takes in painting, photography and sculpture. Much of her work explores the effect of ‘subconscious interpretation’ of abstracted imagery – whether painted or otherwise. She explains: “I was taking photos of ‘faces’ in clouds and trees before I knew there was a name for it. And I find I do the same with my abstract paintings. Different forms appear in the texture of the paint and pastel. It’s fun to elaborate them into a more recognisable form.”
Casey has previously exhibited in the group shows Perspectives: Ballina Open Exhibition (Ballina Arts Centre) and the Mayo Artists Show (the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar). This is her first solo exhibition.
Official Opening: Friday 3rd February, 8pm
Admission free. All welcome. Runs until 25th February.
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